China’s companies are going to any length for a hold on lithium

The chip shortage that’s gripped the car industry by the throat is a reminder to EV executives in China of what might happen if they run short of lithium.

Bloomberg News | November 29, 2021 | 7:42 am

Guinea junta leader names Savane to top mining ministry post

Guinea’s Interim President Col. Mamadi Doumbouya appointed Mohamed Lamine Sy Savane as secretary-general of the Ministry of Mines and Geology.

Bloomberg News | November 28, 2021 | 12:38 pm

Vale indicted for environmental crimes in deadly dam disaster

Both Vale and German safety auditing firm TUEV SUED were charged with several crimes against animal life, flora, water resources, and other counts of pollution.

Bloomberg News | November 26, 2021 | 12:01 pm

B2Gold weighs acquisition of gold assets in Zimbabwe

The mid-tier gold producer has held talks with the government “to see if they are ready for us to come in,” its CEO says.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2021 | 11:32 am

Return of Mao-era coal coupons show China’s crisis isn’t over

The coupons are coming after a shortage of the fuel drove up prices and led to widespread power curbs last month.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2021 | 8:18 am

Coal India warns price hike is inevitable to combat higher costs

The state-run company is facing pressure from high diesel prices and an increase in salaries of employees.

Bloomberg News | November 25, 2021 | 7:58 am

Vale mulls iron output rise that would trail some estimates

Management of the miner plan to seek board approval for guidance of between 330 million and 350 million tonnes for 2022.

Bloomberg News | November 24, 2021 | 7:57 am

Can plants that suck metal from soil replace mining?

Agro-mining is the process of growing plants that absorb metal through soil, a mechanism to clean poisoned lands and maybe gather battery components like nickel and cobalt.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 10:17 am

South African miners plan $3.8 billion of power projects

The industry is planning 3,900 megawatts of solar, wind and battery energy projects.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:36 am

China’s coal crunch isn’t over yet as cold weather drives demand

A La Nina weather pattern will likely cause temperatures to plunge periodically through the winter, boosting demand to heat homes.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 6:28 am

South Africa won’t appeal court ruling on black mining ownership

The High Court struck down stipulations that an ownership target of 26% for Black investors in South African mining companies would remain in perpetuity.

Bloomberg News | November 23, 2021 | 2:14 am

China’s big commodity inflation scare is easing — for now

The commodities boom that helped propel producer inflation to a 26-year high in China is showing signs of waning.

Bloomberg News | November 22, 2021 | 3:22 pm

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